Arizona State at UCLA College Football Picks & Predictions 11/11/2017
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Rose Bowl
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The Arizona State Sun Devils head to Rose Bowl to play the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has UCLA as 1 point favorites. The Sun Devils are 5-4-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 3-6-0. The Bruins are 2-7-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 7-2-0.
Valuable Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends
The Arizona State Sun Devils are 3-6-0 against the over/under
The Arizona State Sun Devils are 5-4-0 against the spread
Important UCLA Bruins Betting Trends
The UCLA Bruins are 7-2-0 against the over/under
The UCLA Bruins are 2-7-0 against the spread
Key Arizona State Sun Devils Injuries
09/07/17 LB Marcus Ball Undisclosed out for season
Key UCLA Bruins Injuries
11/05/17 DL Ainuu Taua Knee is out for season
11/05/17 WR Darren Andrews Knee injured last game, is out for season
11/05/17 LB Krys Barnes Lung is "?"
11/05/17 QB Devon Modster Thumb injured last game, is "?"
11/03/17 LB Breland Brandt Concussion missed last game, is "?"
11/03/17 QB Josh Rosen Concussion missed last game, is "?"
11/02/17 DL Matt Dickerson Collarbone is out indefinitely
10/29/17 TE Austin Roberts Ankle is "?" Friday vs. Utah
10/29/17 DL Rick Wade Knee is "?" Friday vs. Utah
10/29/17 RB Jalen Starks Ankle is "?" Friday vs. Utah
10/29/17 WR Jordan Lasley Suspension is "?" Friday vs. Utah
10/29/17 LB Josh Woods Shoulder is out for season
10/01/17 TE Caleb Wilson Foot out for season
08/24/17 OL Kenny Lacy Hip out for season
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Arizona State Sun Devils are 59th in the country in points scored with 264. They have run 678 plays this year for 3,713 yards, which ranks them 38th in Division 1 in total offense. The Sun Devils average 5.5 yards per play, which is 77th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 190 1st downs this season, ranking them 55th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Arizona State has run for 1,361 yards as a unit, which ranks 79th in college football. They've run 375 times, averaging 3.6 yards per rush as a unit. The Sun Devils have been penalized on offense 33 times for 321 yards so far this year, which has them 127th in the country in penalties. Manny Wilkins has passed for 2,298 yards this year. He's completed 191 throws while attempting 297 passes for a completion percentage of 64.3%. His quarterback rating this season is 139.5. He averages 8 adjusted yards per throw and 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Defensive Statistics
Arizona State is 90th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 277. They have given up a total of 3,980 yards on D, which is 103rd in D-1. The Sun Devils are 106th in yards per play allowed with 6.3. Opponent offenses have completed 198 throws on 325 attempts against the Arizona State Sun Devils defense this season, ranking them 115th and 112th in the nation. The Arizona State pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,373 yards in the air, which is 107th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 305 attempts for 1,607 yards this season, putting them in 80th place in the country against the run. The Sun Devils have had 66 penalties for 548 yards on defense this year. That places them 86th in college football.
Special Teams Stats
Arizona State is 61st in the country in punt returns with 13. They've totaled 39 punt return yards and average 3 yards per return, which is 123rd in D-1. They have returned 21 kicks for 406 yards on special teams, which puts them 101st in kick return yardage. The Sun Devils average 19 yards per kick return and they are 77th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 4,158. The Arizona State Sun Devils have tried 20 field goals this year and made 14, which is 20th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 70%. Arizona State Sun Devils kickers have made 97% of their extra points, going 30 for 31 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,887 yards on 49 punts, averaging 39 yards per punt. That ranks them 117th in the NCAA in punting average.
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Bruins have run for 1,103 yards as a team, which ranks 108th in college football. They've run 271 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The UCLA Bruins have been penalized on offense 74 times for 701 yards so far this season, which has them 7th in the country in penalties. They are 32nd in the nation in points scored with 308. They have run 639 plays this season for 4,052 yards, which ranks them 10th in Division 1 in total offense. UCLA averages 6.3 yards per play, which is 31st in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 214 1st downs this year, placing them 21st overall as an offensive unit. Josh Rosen averages 8.1 yards per pass attempt and 8.2 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 212 passes on 336 attempts for a completion percentage of 63.1%. His quarterback rating this year is 145.8. He has thrown for 2,713 yards this season.
Defensive Statistics
The UCLA Bruins rush defense has allowed 456 attempts for 2,729 yards this year, putting them in 128th place in D-1 against the run. UCLA has committed 70 penalties for 612 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 110th in college football. They are 123rd in the nation in points allowed on defense with 349. They have surrendered a total of 4,406 yards on D, which is 122nd in the country. The Bruins are ranked 112th in yards per play allowed with 6.4. Opposing offenses have completed 130 passes on 232 attempts against the UCLA defense this season, placing them 12th and 13th in Division 1. The UCLA Bruins pass defense has also given up a total of 1,677 yards through the air, which is 26th overall in total pass defense.
Special Teams Stats
The UCLA Bruins have attempted 11 field goals this season and made 9, which is 82nd in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 82%. UCLA kickers have made 97% of their extra points, going 37 for 38 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,683 yards on 39 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That places them 37th in Division 1 in punting average. UCLA is ranked 107th in the nation in punt returns with 9. They've accumulated 40 punt return yards and average 4.4 yards per return, which is 108th in college football. They have returned 38 kicks for 730 yards on special teams, ranking 16th in kick return yardage. The UCLA Bruins average 19 yards per kick return and they are 23rd in the country in all-purpose yards with 4,821.
Who will win tonight's Sun Devils/Bruins college football game against the spread?
Josh's Pick: Take the Sun Devils +1
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